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20th Century Decorative Objects

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Period: 20th Century
Recognized Seller Listings
Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali Music Metal Bookends
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali music metal bookends, Circa 1960. The Piero Fornasetti L-shaped bookends are decorated with a red-ground...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stoneware Vases by Knud Basse, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair stoneware vases by Knud Basse, in cactus-like forms, with points pressing outwards in a very expressive way. Dark petroleum colored glaze with nuan...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1936-38
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1936-1938.
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An aquamarine blue, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Eva Jancke Björk, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A caramel brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans Gefle, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Larry Mohr Sculpture Bars XXVI
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Mohr Sculpture Bars XXVI: Adjustable Solid aluminum bars connected by bolts. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered to base ‘Bars XXVI 1/5 6/19/83 Larry Mohr’. This work is number 1 from the edition of 5.   Larry Mohr (1921-2013) was an accomplished sculptor whose figural and abstract works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, Vassar College...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Christer Heijl, Vase, Green Earthenware, Christers Keramik, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green, glazed stoneware vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by his studio Christers Keramik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Decorative Bowl Produced by Tinos in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare decorative bowl with lid by unknown designer. Produced by Tinos in Denmark.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Group Np2 Nerone Ceccarelli Giancarlo Patuzzi Wooden Sculpture 60's
Located in Turin, Turin
Nerone Ceccarelli was an Italian sculptor. He worked under the banner of research characterized by the integration of art and architecture, while he developed sculptures linked to a ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category

English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Japanese large imari rose porcelain covered baluster-shaped vases (temple jars) with lids having foo dog finials (19/20th Century).  
Category

Japanese Anglo-Japanese 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Glass and Enamel Bird Vase, by Jean Luce, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
A clear hand blown vessel with an image of a bird on both sides. With mark of the artist under the base.
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Huge Burl Cherry Wood Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gigantic carved cherry wood bowl Original surface. See soda can in photo's to give you a sense of scale.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry

Sven Bolin, Vase, Brown and Blue Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Sven Bolin and produced by Höganäs, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Gray and Red-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A gray and red, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.  
Category

British Victorian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Category

American Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Brown Ceramic Vase with Vertical Stripes, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1977
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic vase from Walla°kra, founded in 1864. Inscribed.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Poured Ochre Glaze, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic vase from Wallåkra, founded in 1864. Inscribed.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Earth-Toned Patterned Glaze, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic vase from Walla°kra, founded in 1864. Inscribed.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver combination vesta and tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form. The upper portion of this antique silver...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Helena Tynell & Heinrich Gantenbrink Bubble Glass Vase, Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking vase was designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink in the 1960s. It was produced by the glass company Glashütte Limburg in Germany, who executed most of Tynell...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

20th Century Lino Sabattini Pair of Candle Holders in Silvered Metal 2 Holders
Located in Turin, Turin
Set of two Candle Holders model "Fiamma" ("Flame" in italian) by Sabattini was designed in '70s. It has two holders each. The pair of candle ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter (1910)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver table lighter has a globular form to a rounded composite handle. The surface of the piece is plain and embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved initial 'H' beneath a Baron's coronet. The center of this antique silver table lighter...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Gabriel Keramik, Vase, White And Pink, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and pink-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Unique Vase Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950s. Stoneware. Unique. Signed. Measures: H: 9 cm / 7 1/2" Diameter: 6 cm / 2 1/2".  
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each ...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Upsala-Ekeby, Beige and Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Two Sculptural Bronze Candlesticks by Cecil de Blaquiere Howard, Dated 1919
Located in New York, NY
Two bronze chandlesticks in the form of Amphoras resting on the shoulder of a kneeling figure. Exhibited: Paris, Salon des beaux-arts, 1919; New York, Milch Galleries, 1920'a set of gold and bronze table decorations by Cecil Howard...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Wood-Backed Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver, wood-backed picture frame, Birmingham, England, year - hallmarked for 1910, Williams, Ltd. - makers. Decorated with lovely, etched work - garlands and bows surround the upper portion of the frame. Frame measures 6 1/2 inches high (at highest point) x 5 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches deep (when easel is in open position). Frame will hold a photo that is 4 inches round; window will show a 3 1/2 inch round photo...
Category

English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patinated Bronze Art Deco Figural Sculpture, Signed by Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze Art Deco figural sculpture, signed by Bruno Zach Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 35cm, width 15cm, depth 10cm This...
Category

Austrian Art Deco 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for GAB, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round pewter vase by Sylvia Stave, with decorative handles on the sides. Smooth design with horizontal stripes. Sober and elegant.     
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Upsala-Ekeby, White-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Silver Gilt Grand Tour Pompeian Classical Piping Faun Bell
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver gilt grand-tour bell, ca 1920. Figural handle in form of piping faun with puffed out cheeks and hoofed and hirsute hindquarters. Based on Greek statuette excavated in ...
Category

Italian Grand Tour 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Upsala-Ekeby, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Beige Botancial Motif Rounded Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th century) bulbous porcelain vase with pink florals and an orange bird amid green leaves on one side and characters on the reverse. There is dark, speckled ...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Victorian Rehoboam Decanter
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A monumental Victorian hobnail cut rehoboam decanter on a star cut pedestal foot. Measures: Height 68 cm (26 3/4") Diameter 20 cm (7 3/4") Pe...
Category

Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1920s Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonné enamel salts; an addition to cruet and condiment collection. These fine antique Russian silver salts have a circular tapering form, onto a circular collet base. The surface of these Russian salts...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Candle Holders, Cast Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast pewter candle holders / candle sticks produced by GAB, Sweden, 1930s. Maker's mark impressed to underside.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Blown Glass and Enamel Bouquet Vase, by Jean Luce, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
A clear hand blown vessel with a basket of flowers. With mark of artist under the base.
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mathilius Schack Elo Garden Sculpture ‘Eva’ Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large garden sculpture ‘Eva’ by Mathilius Schack Elo. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Dogon Terra Cotta Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Dogon terra cotta vase decorated in relief with Lizards and human face with nice patina.
Category

Malian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Sterling Silver Commemorative Presentation Table Ornaments
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage English cast sterling silver military related presentation table ornaments; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection These exceptional vintage cast sterling silver commemorative presentation table ornaments have a figural form to a circular base. The body of each trophy has been realistically modelled in the form of a medical soldier carrying an injured fellow on his back. The male figures are ornamented with details reproducing the military attire and anatomical features. Each ornament is further embellished with a terrain texture in junction with the plinth base. The silver trophies are fitted to cylindrical painted, ebonised wood bases ornamented with hallmarked plaques. The plaque to one trophy is blank and the other bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'Officers Mess, British Military Hospital, Berlin, 1990'. The terrain textured sterling silver base of each table ornament bears the retailer's mark 'Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London', in addition to the full hallmarks of the renowned silversmiths Garrard & Co Ltd. Each piece of vintage silverware is fitted with a velvet lining to the underside. Condition This unusual hallmarked silver trophy set...
Category

English 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and flower motif. Cloisonné is an ancient technique u...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Fluted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese oxblood red vases with fluted necks, accentuated by figurative ears holding wooden rings, leading to bulbous lower halves, atop a small, round foot (priced as pair). ...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Blue-Enameled Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Each with nozzle set within a round collar set above a turned stem with a ring od furling foliage; supported on a blue-enameled cylindrical pedestal with gilt bronze capital and base.
Category

European Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

VEB BTK B East German Mid-Century Beige and Blue Patterned Ceramic Jug
Located in New York, NY
East German Mid-Century ceramic bottle vase with a geometric and sunburst pattern in dark blue against a cream-colored glazed ground with a small handle. (Bischofswerdaer Braun & Kun...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Walker & Hall Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell made by Walker and Hall, part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a hexagonal shaped, waisted form. The shaped surface of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered designs to the either side of the base. The elevated anterior edge of the base composes a pen receiver. This Walker and Hall inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover. The cover opens to reveal a sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The underside of the inkwell is fitted with the original wood base. Condition This antique Walker...
Category

British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Wooden Painted Corbels, New Mexico, 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Pair of wooden painted corbels from New Mexico circa 1940. Each measures 32 x 7 ¼ x 17 ¼ inches.
Category

American 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Anne Goldman Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale ceramic vase by Anne Goldman. Anne's work is wheel-thrown stoneware, with carved, sculpted and pierced surfaces enhanced with porcelain and iron slips.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain paperweight printed with two figures in a chariot pulled by six horses. Marked Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy on the underside.
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Decoupaged Horse Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (20th Century) decoupage decorated jewelery box with horse design and fitted interior.   
Category

British Victorian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, London, 1910
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Samuel Jacob, this incredible antique sterling silver & Shagreen desk set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featurin...
Category

English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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